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Major

Animal Science

Bachelors of Agribusiness / Agricultural Science
Overview Study details

This major focuses on the science and management of production animals, including beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, goats and pigs.

You'll study nutrition and reproduction (of both grazing animals and intensively housed animals), animal health and genetics, animal behaviour, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry and pasture science.

Your practical classes will be conducted in some of the best animal teaching and research facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.

Highlights

15 in the world for agriculture and forestry

QS World University Rankings 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Animal technician
  • Animal management officer
  • Biosecurity officer
  • Animal health officer
Michael Wellington

Studying agricultural science from a rural campus means I'm with like-minded students and can immerse myself in the agricultural sector while studying. The lecturers are eager to share knowledge and explore avenues for students to gain further experience or education.

Michael Wellington
Current student, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
Michael Wellington

Studying agricultural science from a rural campus means I'm with like-minded students and can immerse myself in the agricultural sector while studying. The lecturers are eager to share knowledge and explore avenues for students to gain further experience or education.

Michael Wellington
Current student, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Animal Behaviour, Handling & Wellbeing
  • Animal Nutrition & Technology
  • Animal Health & Epidemiology
  • Animal Breeding & Genetics

See courses and program structure

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